Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)
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LDN 1251 The Mermaid Nebula, Elmiko
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LDN 1251 The Mermaid Nebula

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LDN 1251 The Mermaid Nebula

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LDN 1251 is a Dark Nebula appearing in the constellation Cepheus. It is 978 light years from our solar system. It is 8 light years in size.

This was captured during the west coast fires. I could see the haze before dark while setting up the rig. So I think the quality could have been better if the conditions were better. I plan on getting more data on this target when the skies are clearer.

I spent four days processing this image ( five different revisions). I think I am happy with it now,. for the time being.

Mike

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  • LDN 1251 The Mermaid Nebula, Elmiko
    Original
  • LDN 1251 The Mermaid Nebula, Elmiko
    E
  • Final
    LDN 1251 The Mermaid Nebula, Elmiko
    F

E

Description: I added just under 3 hours more data from my dark site. I think it definitely helped.

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F

Description: Less noise. I'm walking away from this for now.

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LDN 1251 The Mermaid Nebula, Elmiko